BSc

Finance and Control

Learn more about studying Finance and Control as an international student.

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Key facts

  • Degree type
    Bachelor's
  • Duration
    4 years
  • Delivery method
    On campus
  • Pace
    Full-time
  • Annual tuition fee
    10,308EUR
  • Start date
    Sep
  • QS Ranking
    Not QS Ranked

Program overview

What Avans University of Applied Sciences says about their program:

In the English taught International Finance & Control bachelor you learn how companies can improve their financial health and how they can grow internationally by decision-making based on information. Your employer wants to set up a production facility in Taiwan. It is your task to calculate future revenues, production costs and the net present value of the project. Or, your company wants to take over one of its competitors and it's your task to determine the value of this company. As an international financial specialist, you know how to create profitability, take investment decisions, apply risk management and present a business or export plan.

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Admission requirements

Undergraduate academic requirements

  • Dutch higher general secondary education, pre-university level or intermediate vocational education diploma or equivalent international diploma

Postgraduate academic requirements

  • Bachelor's degree certificate

English proficiency

  • IELTS

    6.0

  • TOEFL iBT

    80

  • TOEFL PBT

    550

  • TOEIC

    670 in Listening and Reading, 290 in Speaking and Writing

  • FCE Grade B scale

    173-175

  • FCE Grade C scale

    169-172

  • TOEFL iBT Home Edition Test

    80

  • CEFR

    B2

English proficiency waivers

  • Student's native language is English
  • You are exempt from the English language proficiency test or statement if you have obtained a diploma of secondary education in a country listed in the diploma list as published on the website of the Dutch Code of Conduct International Student
  • Have completed a degree that was taught entirely in English.

Documents required

  • Application form
  • Academic transcripts
  • Diploma of previous studies
  • Translations
  • Passport or front and back of national ID card
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Nuffic certificate (if you are a Chinese citizen)
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Required grades

We're still gathering required grade information for this program

Check back soon, or visit the official program page for the latest information on required grades.

Scholarships at Avans University of Applied Sciences

  • Avans Scholarship Availability

    Official page

    Avans' official scholarship page explains scholarship routes for international students, including country-based scholarships, Nuffic resources and the Dutch Student Grantfinder. The current page does not publish a named Avans-funded scholarship or award value for incoming international undergraduates; applicants should verify current institutional opportunities with Avans International Office.

All scholarship information on Studee is provided for guidance only. Always check the university's official scholarship page for the latest information on eligibility, award amounts, deadlines, and application requirements.

Fees

The following tuition fee amounts have been set for the 2025-2026 academic year. These amounts apply to undergraduate and graduate new students.

Fee information

  • EU students

    €2,694 per year

  • Non-EU students

    €10,308 per year

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What is the cost of living near Avans University of Applied Sciences?

Category Cost  (in Euro)
Rent, 1-bed apartment in city centre€1,092
Rent, 1-bed apartment outside centre€778
Utilities (electricity, heating, water, refuse)€104
Internet (60 Mbps unlimited)€53
Mobile phone plan (data + calls)€18Range: €12 to €30· Netherlands average
Monthly public transport pass€91
Monthly grocery basket€168
Coffee shop drink€3
Cinema or cultural event ticket€15
Gym membership€32

Indicative monthly costs per person.

Data sourced from livingcost.org (Crowdsourced) and numbeo.com (Crowdsourced).

Visa requirements for Avans University of Applied Sciences

Many international students will require a visa to study in the Netherlands, and this is a vital step of your study abroad journey. Make sure you understand the requirements you may need to meet before applying.